Thanks for downloading the 463rd episode of The Ivy Envy Podcast. This is what you will hear in this episode:

The Cubs traded prospect Donnie Dewees to the Royals for pitcher Alec Mills. We look at the reason the Cubs traded Dewees and how Mills addresses a weakness in this organization.

We discuss the new extra innings rule that will be implemented in a few lower levels of baseball. Every half-inning past the 9th inning will start with a runner on 2nd base. We share our thoughts on this change.

We look at a few Spring Training storylines that interest us.

Kurt is interested to see who will be Jon Lester's catcher and talks about the catcher situation as a whole.

Andy talks about Joe Maddon's options with the lead-off spot.

Corey will be paying attention to Albert Almora.

We wrap up the episode with some internet muscle flexes.

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